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Citrullus lanatus (Thunb.) Matsum. & Nakai Watermelon · Vegetables · bred by Jon Thompson

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Variety description

10 August 2026

The plant is vigorous, with a strong foliage system that protects fruits from the sun, forming 2–4 fruits. The fruit has a round-oval or oval-elongated shape and classic striped coloration. The flesh is bright red, juicy, with a sugar content of 10–11% and no internal voids.

The rind is firm, 10–12 mm thick, ensuring high transportability. The hybrid is suitable for cultivation in the open field and under film covers with a planting density of 7–10 thousand plants per hectare. Intended for the fresh market and processing.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

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IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety registered as early as 1 jurisdiction, data for which we do not publish: their registry licenses have not yet been verified. This section will be available upon verification.

Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Parties

Breeder: Jon Thompson 1 Developed the variety
Applicant: HM.CLAUSE, Inc. 933 Submitted the application to the register
Rights holder: HM.CLAUSE, Inc. 933 Holds the rights to the variety
Maintainer: HM. CLAUSE S.A. Responsible for variety maintenance

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

RU Russian Federation Active

№ 73222

Application

14 November 2017

Registration

16 January 2020
UA Ukraine Active

№ 20146003

Application

12 May 2020

Registration

16 November 2022

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
RU Russian Federation	73222	14 November 2017	16 January 2020	—	Active
UA Ukraine	20146003	12 May 2020	16 November 2022	—	Active

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Breeder

Jon Thompson

breeder code HMX 4931

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Registry records

Total records: 2
Jurisdictions shown: 1
Not yet disclosed: 1
First registration: 2020

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